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Besieged Syrians ‘believe the world has forgotten them,’ UN relief chief tells Security Council

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Humanitarian supplies are loaded at a UNICEF warehouse in Saburra, near Damascus, Syria.

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As security improves in Timbuktu, refugee family returns

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Jafar poses with his wife Zeinabou, their baby daughter Fadimata and they nephew Sidi in their shelter in Mentao refugee camp, Burkina Faso, days before returning to Mali.

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UNHCR, IOM seek US$550 million to aid refugees, migrants in Europe

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Refugees and migrants arriving in Lesvos, Greece.

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UN chief delivers impassioned plea to Israelis and Palestinians to compromise for peace

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A Palestine Red Crescent Society responder tends to the wounded during a Bethlehem skirmish. Clashes with the Israeli army in the West Bank have left many injured by rubber bullets and tear gas.

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UNICEF launches US$2.8 billion humanitarian appeal for children

Syria crisis causes spike in need for education in emergencies

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A young girl and teacher in their kindergarten class in Homs, Syria.

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Failure in Syria not humanitarian but political, says senior UN relief official

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Syrian refugees fleeing the fighting near the Syrian city of Kobani wait in a holding area before boarding buses in Turkey (September 2014).

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Radio France International (RFI) and UNESCO work together to promote the General History of Africa

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UNHCR seeks US$545 million for Nigeria and CAR crises

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Young Nigerian refugees happily chase after visitors after attending a day of classes in northern Cameroon's Minawao camp.

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UN Security Council approves mission to monitor peace deal between Colombia and FARC

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The Security Council votes on a resolution.

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Davos 2016: Humanitarian, philanthropic and insurance leaders call for “paradigm shift” in global response to crises

In the face of escalating humanitarian needs and costs, the heads of three of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, along with senior representatives from leading philanthropic and insurance organizations have called for a “paradigm shift” in the world’s approach to humanitarian assistance.